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Dairy Industry Must Comply with Bird Flu Testing to Prevent a Pandemic

Demand mandatory nationwide bulk milk tank testing of bird flu in the dairy industry to prevent the H5N1 virus from escalating into a pandemic.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Case Dismissed Against Cow Rescuer

In a significant victory for animal rights and compassion, all charges have been dismissed against Tracy Murphy, the Founder and President of Asha's Farm Sanctuary,…

Animal Cruelty at Pitman Family Farms Must Result in Criminal Charges

Stop Pitman Farms’ animal cruelty, gross misuse of animal agriculture bailouts, promoting the humane scam, and spreading bird flu.

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Sonoma County: End Large Factory Farms & Stand Against All Animal Farming

End the largest factory farms in Sonoma County with Measure J. Stand against all animal exploitation and slaughter, no matter the size of the farm.

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WATCH: Victory! Plans for Jacksonville Slaughterhouse Withdrawn Following Public Outcry

Victory! In Defense of Animals, Plant Based Treaty, Solutionary Species, and community residents are celebrating a win after joining forces to oppose the building…

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Celebrate Fish Sentience on Respect for Fish Day

The 5th annual Respect for Fish Day will focus on fish sentience with two awesome events: A Fish Tales Outreach event, and a virtual Panel Discussion.

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WATCH: Activists Disrupt Animal Agribusiness Over Bird Flu Bail-Outs, Cruelty, & Killing

Protestors go to Sacramento! Confronting the power holders of animal agribusiness to advocate for a slaughter-free, plant-based food system.

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WATCH: Los Angeles Supporters Unite for Ocean Conservation at Tides of Change Luncheon

Los Angelenos celebrated community and ocean conservation at In Defense of Animals’ Tides of Change Luncheon at Ma-Kin Vegan Sushi.

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National Dairy Month’s Sinister Deception

Since 1939, the month of June has been pushed by the industry as National Dairy Month, but have you ever wondered why humans think it’s perfectly normal to consume…

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URGENT: Congress Must Reject Animal Ag Cruelty & Corruption in the Farm Bill

Protect farmed animals, help stop animal cruelty and corruption in the Farm Bill.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Disrupt Ag Summit Over Bird Flu, Animal Cruelty & Corruption

On June 4, activists from Free from Harm and In Defense of Animals disrupted a California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting demanding an end to billion-dollar…

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WATCH: Busy Bulls Thwart Cow Contraception: 5 Baby Bovines Welcomed!

We were delighted when Noah was born, but we were resolved he would be the last baby cow born at Freedom Farms. Little did we know the cows already had their own…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Plans for Jacksonville Slaughterhouse Withdrawn Following Public Outcry

New Slaughterhouse in Jacksonville Halted by Citizen Action

MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Confront USDA Official Demanding Change to Controversial Bird Flu Bailout

On March 18, activists from Free from Harm and In Defense of Animals publicly confronted USDA acting Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Silverstein at the Animal AgTech…

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MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Activists Protest Tucson Rodeo Animal Cruelty on Finals Day

In Defense of Animals and Tucson-based Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom (SPEAK) protested animal cruelty at the Tucson Rodeo on finals day…

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MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Activists Protest Tucson Rodeo Animal Cruelty

In Defense of Animals and Tucson-based Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom (SPEAK) protested animal cruelty at the Tucson Rodeo on its opening…

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Foie Gras Update: California Prevails, But Will The Ban Be Upheld In New York City?

In Defense of Animals is working to ban foie gras! New York City is still facing legal challenges to the ban while California has upheld theirs.

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Los Angeles Residents: No More Animal Exploitation at Griffith Park! Insist On Non-Animal Model

Urge Los Angeles decision makers to choose a non-animal model and prevent further animal exploitation at the former site of the pony rides and petting zoo at Griffith…

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WATCH: Thousands of Signatures Delivered Opposing Future Animal Abuse at Griffith Park

In Defense of Animals and Los Angeles Alliance for Animals delivered a letter signed by thousands to the L.A Department of Rec and Parks urging a non-animal model…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Thousands of Signatures Delivered Opposing Animal Exploitation in Griffith Park

On November 2, In Defense of Animals and Los Angeles Alliance for Animals delivered a letter with nearly 12,000 signatures to the Los Angeles Department of Recreation…

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WATCH: Eggciting Giveaway Celebrates World Farmed Animals Day All Month!

Celebrate Farmed Animals Day by making a regular donation to In Defense of Animals through October, and you could win a Yo! Egg gift pack.

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MEDIA RELEASE: In Defense of Animals & Yo! Egg Partner for Plant-Based Egg Giveaway!

In Defense of Animals has teamed up with Yo! Egg for an eggciting giveaway to honor World Farmed Animals Day on Oct. 2 through the entire month!

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Victory! New Jersey Bans Gestation and Veal Crates

New Jersey just became the latest state to improve farmed animal welfare protecting pigs and calves by banning gestation and veal crates.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Gov. Murphy Ends Severe Pig & Calf Confinement in New Jersey

In Defense of Animals applauds the passage of legislation that bans intensive confinement of mother pigs and calves raised for veal in New Jersey with Gov. Phil…

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